Flight for Hope: A Journey Around the World for a Cause

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On August 1 at 12 p.m. ET, Engel & Völkers Oakville advisor Callum Wallace will embark on an extraordinary adventure called Flight for Hope. Taking off from Burlington Executive Airport, Wallace will pilot a small single-engined aircraft on a round-the-world journey. This initiative aims to generate a substantial contribution to Home Suite Hope, a Canadian charity, while raising awareness for aligned charities globally. The Flight for Hope will challenge boundaries and bring attention to the plight of single-parent families.

What is Home Suite Hope?

Hands holding small cutout of a home.

Home Suite Hope is a non-profit organization serving the Halton Region, dedicated to supporting single-parent families in their journey from homelessness to stability and self-sufficiency. Home Suite Hope provides housing, rental subsidies, access to childcare, transportation, college education, life skills training, mentorship, employment support, and intensive case management. Through their efforts, they strive to empower single parents and create intergenerational impact, fostering financial independence and long-term stability.

The Flight Path

Callum Wallace's flight route.

Wallace’s flight path encompasses various breathtaking destinations, including Quebec, Iqaluit, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, Wales, England, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, and Christmas Island. This incredible journey will conclude in Burlington, ON, Canada, on October 14, just in time for the Home for Good Gala on November 10.

Remarkably, only three Canadians have ever completed this journey, which is fewer than the number of Canadians who have ventured into outer space. Wallace becomes the fourth Canadian to embark on this daring expedition, joining an elite group of fewer than 150 individuals who have attempted this feat.

Supporting Home Suite Hope

Wallace’s passion for flying has led him to leverage his skills to fundraise and give back to the community. Flight for Hope will host several local and international events leading up to the August 1 departure date. The proceeds from these events will go toward purchasing multi-unit buildings to provide even more support to families in need. Wallace’s personal involvement with Home Suite Hope extends beyond this initiative, as he and his family previously provided a property to a family enrolled in the four-year program.

“Home Suite Hope offers single-parent families the opportunity for a second chance and to get back on their feet — I’m incredibly grateful to be able to use my passion for flying to fundraise and give back to the community. Flight for Hope will be hosting numerous events leading up to the August 1 departure date — both locally and internationally — to foster awareness and support for the initiative. The proceeds from this event will go towards purchasing multi-unit buildings to help more families.”

Callum Wallace, pilot, Flight for Hope and advisor, Engel & Völkers Oakville

Come Along for the Journey

Father and son flying a toy airplane in beautiful field.

To follow the Flight for Hope in real-time, you can visit the live tracking link starting August 1 at 12 p.m. ET.

Flight for Hope is an inspiring journey that combines adventure, aviation, and philanthropy. Through Wallace’s courageous journey around the world, he aims to raise awareness and make a significant impact on the lives of single-parent families through Home Suite Hope. By supporting this noble cause, we can contribute to breaking the cycle of generational poverty and help create a brighter future for these families in need.

For more information about Home Suite Hope and its programs, visit homesuitehope.org.

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